The Church of the Assumption of the Virgin (Kimissis tis Theotokou) stands in the centre of Hydra’s main port.
Its main characteristic is a magnificent three-storey bell-tower made of pure marble from Tinos, which can be seen from every part of the city.
It was first founded in 1643 as a monastery, according to the plans of Venetian and Genoese architects, but because its community got dissolved, only the main church is now functioning and the monk cells using to house municipal offices and a small ecclesiastical museum.
| The Church of Agios Konstantinos |
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The beautiful and elaborated church of Agios Konstantinos (Saint Constantine) is the newest church of Hydra.
It has been built upon the Saint’s old family house and has fine wooden sculptures and a wonderful gold-plated temple.
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It was built in 1865 and the main church is a small building with spare and simple lines.
| Monastery
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This monastery was founded in 1724 and its interior is decorated in a Byzantine style.
A few nuns are running it today and it still remains open for religious services.
The Monastery of Agios Nikolaos (Saint Nicholas) can be found just above Madraki Bay, 1, 5 kilometres east of the main harbour.
Located east of the Monastery of Profitis Ilias, the Monastery of Agia Triada (Holy Trinity) stands above Madraki Bay, nearby the monastery of Agios Nikolaos.
It was founded in 1704 and built according to the monastic style of a simple and austere architecture.
It has become a house of prayer in 1970 and is still functioning as one today, with a few monks looking after it.
The entrance to the monastery is forbidden to women.
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The beautiful church of Ipapanti has a round dome supported by fine marble arches.
In its interior, one can admire some notable wall-paintings dating from the 19th century.
| Monastery of Profitis Ilias |
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Built in the 19th century (1813) by the monk Ierotheos, on the site of an abandoned monastic community, the Monastery of Profitis Ilias is the most visited monastery on Hydra and of course the most famous. A male community of four monks still lives there.
Located on the northern slope of Mount Klimaki at an altitude of 500 metres, it offers a magnificent view over the town, the port and the sea.
Monastery of Zourvas
The monastery is located on the extreme north-east of Hydra and is reachable by a two hours walk via a footpath from the Monastery of Agia Triada.
It was built in 1814 and offers an astonishing view over the eastern and western coast of the island.
A beautiful lighthouse is located nearby the monastery, on the tip of the island.
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